Author: Martin Luther; Johann Aurifaber
Title: Colloquia Oder Tischreden D. Martini Lutheri [Luther's Table Talk]
Description: Frankfurt, Peter Schmid, 1567. Second Edition. Leather bound. The second edition of Luther's Table-Talk in the original German and the first editioin printed in Frankfurt, following the 1566 edition printed in Eisleben. [12], 582, [18]: collates complete. The leaves are numbered instead of the pages so 582 leaves equals 1164pp. Printer's slug on final page. Folio, measuring approx. 8 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches x 3 1/4 inches. 16th century blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards. Minor rubbing, fading, and soiling; lacks the clasps. Pages show natural browning and aging of paper. Old ink notations on endpapers, a few small ownership signatures on title page dated 1681 and 1875.m The first text page is damaged as it appears the top and upper right margins were clipped off - the text i8s unaffected. Overall in good condition, particularly for a book over 450 years old! EARLY EDITION OF AN IMPORTANT WORK OF THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION. The text consists of notes made by Luther's dinner companions from 1531-1566 and conatyin his views on theological issues, Biblical interpretation, and the Christian life. Widely popular, the book has remained in print over the centuries in numerous translations. Good .

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